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They Died with Their Boots On
Western · War · Drama · 1941
The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.
Movie details
They Died with Their Boots On
“A STORY OF UNDYING FAITH!”
1941 Western · War · Drama 2h 20m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over They Died with Their Boots On?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Written by
Wally Kline · Æneas MacKenzie
Errol Flynn
George Armstrong Custer
Olivia de Havilland
Elizabeth Bacon
Arthur Kennedy
Ned Sharp
Charley Grapewin
California Joe
Gene Lockhart
Samuel Bacon, Esq.
Anthony Quinn
Crazy Horse
Stanley Ridges
Maj. Romulus Taipe
Court is in session
Put They Died with Their Boots On on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“The strings are showing.”
Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.